Nirav Gandhi Email & Phone Number

My overarching objective is to be a successful professional of an organization that harnesses my potential in full for its overall development and provides individual growth opportunities.I am an MBA with over 22 years of rich experience in providing core Internal Audit and Business Risk Services to the industry giants across India, GCC and Africa region. I have had an experience of working with big 4 (Ernst & Young) as well as a global independent risk consulting firm (Protiviti).Following key skills sharpened:• Stakeholder management• Active listening• Communication• Relationship management• Problem-solving• Customer service• Project / Program management• Planning• Organizing• Resource management• Cost management• Time management• Working paper management• Reporting to Audit Committees and Executive Management (HoDs / CXOs)• Receivable management• Performance management• Data analytics• Automation• Transformation• Design thinkingFollowing key assignments managed:• Internal Audit (IA) Infrastructure Setup• Co-sourced & Out-sourced IA• IA Quality Assessment Review• IA Trainings• Internal Control Review• Compliance Review• Physical Verification• Forensic Investigation• SOX Implementation• Policy and Procedure• Business Performance Improvement• Special Focused Review• Continuous Controls Monitoring• Robotic Process AutomationFollowing key roles played:• Led Practice Management function of Protiviti ME region• Supported Executive Committee in rolling out firm-wide initiatives• Implemented robust review structure / mechanism• Performed data analytics and provided specific insights to Firm's Leadership for effective decision making• Coordinated with different internal and external stakeholders to facilitate Business Leaders in various operational activities leading to Organization growth• Implemented real time follow-up mechanism across region to ensure timely action plan implementation• Conducted active business development, created multiple new business relationships, strengthened existing business relationships, managed key accounts of the firm, and engaged in successful contract negotiations• Managed end to end project / program of various large-scale engagements for industry giants• Functioned as a Core Telecom Team member for Ernst & Young as well as Protiviti. Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on key engagements• Managed, appraised and mentored internal teams ranging from Analysts to Associate Directors• Provided trainings on IA aspects and others• Actively participated in IIA committees

Listed skills include Risk Management, Internal Audit, Management Consulting, Business Process Improvement, and 19 others.